Best Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad Recipes

Jicama Salad With Cucumber and Lime image

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium jicama, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes (Approximately 2 cups.)
1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes (Approximately 1 1/2 cups.)
1 small lime, juice and zest
1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon dried chipotle powder or 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.8

Cucumber, Jicama, and Fruit Salad image

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium jicama (less than a pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded (page 170), and diced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
2 cups fresh fruit in bite-sized pieces, peeled and seeded if necessary
Cayenne or pure chile powder, like ancho or New Mexico, to taste (the dish should be at least slightly hot)
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

Toss the jicama and cucumber with the lime juice and salt in a nonreactive bowl and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the fruit.
When ready to serve, toss in the fruit and cayenne. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.
To use this salad as a sauce for grilled or broiled fish, chicken, or pork, similar to Xec (page 615), omit the jicama and add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.